PLC & SCADA Training in Warrington
CPD Accredited Industrial Automation Training for Warrington Professionals
In-person at our Milton Keynes centre or live online from Warrington
Industrial Automation in Warrington
Warrington occupies a strategic position in the UK's nuclear and chemical industries, with Sellafield's Risley office, the Daresbury Laboratory, and the Fiddlers Ferry industrial area all within easy reach. The town's proximity to the Stanlow and Ellesmere Port chemical complexes, combined with the Birchwood Park technology campus hosting major engineering consultancies, creates a concentrated demand for process control and SCADA specialists. Engineers from the nuclear sector particularly benefit from advanced PLC training to maintain and upgrade safety-critical control systems.
Key Industries in Warrington
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The Automation Landscape in Warrington
Warrington's automation landscape is uniquely concentrated around the nuclear and chemical industries. Sellafield Ltd's Risley office, formerly UKAEA headquarters, manages nuclear decommissioning and new build projects that require the highest standards of safety-critical PLC and SCADA systems. The Birchwood Park technology campus hosts major engineering consultancies like Wood Group and Jacobs, who design process control systems for projects worldwide. The Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus is home to the STFC's Hartree Centre for high-performance computing and digital manufacturing. Nearby, the Stanlow oil refinery and Ellesmere Port chemical works at Thornton Science Park require extensive DCS and PLC infrastructure.
Did You Know?
Sellafield's nuclear reprocessing facility in Cumbria, managed from Warrington's Risley office, uses over 5,000 safety-rated PLCs across its complex, making it one of the most PLC-intensive industrial sites in the world — many of these systems are designed and maintained by engineers based at Birchwood Park.
Career Outlook in Warrington
Warrington automation engineers earn £35,000-£55,000, with nuclear sector roles commanding the highest rates due to security clearance and safety-critical skill requirements. The UK's nuclear new build programme (Sizewell C, Hinkley Point C) and the ongoing Sellafield decommissioning generate a 30-year pipeline of work managed from Warrington. Engineers with PLC skills combined with IEC 61508 functional safety certification are in the strongest demand, and many Warrington employers will sponsor this additional training.
Real Automation Projects in Warrington
The skills you learn with EDWartens are directly applicable to these types of projects happening in and around Warrington.
Sellafield Risley nuclear facility safety-critical PLC replacement programme
Stanlow refinery DCS/PLC control system lifecycle management project
Jacobs Birchwood Park nuclear new build instrumentation and control design
Daresbury Laboratory accelerator complex control system PLC integration
Our Courses
Training Programmes for Warrington Professionals
Professional Module
PLC, SCADA, HMI & FactoryIO
- Duration: 5 Working Days + Online Recorded Sessions
- Language: English
- Delivery: Live Online + In-person (Milton Keynes, UK)
- Covers: Siemens TIA Portal, SCADA, HMI, FactoryIO
- Certificate: CPD Accredited
£2,140 + VAT full programme
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AI in Industrial Automation
- AI & Machine Learning for Automation
- Computer Vision for Quality Inspection
- Predictive Maintenance with AI
- CPD Accredited Certification
What You'll Learn in the Professional Module
A comprehensive 5-day intensive programme with online recorded sessions covering everything from PLC fundamentals to advanced SCADA systems — designed to make you job-ready.
Day 1–2: PLC Fundamentals
- •Siemens S7-1200 & S7-1500 hardware
- •TIA Portal software setup & navigation
- •Ladder Logic & Function Block programming
- •Digital & analog I/O configuration
Day 3: Advanced PLC Programming
- •Structured Text (ST) programming
- •Timer, counter & comparator functions
- •Data handling & memory management
- •Program debugging & testing
Day 4: SCADA & HMI Systems
- •WinCC SCADA configuration
- •HMI screen design & navigation
- •Alarm management & trending
- •Data logging & historical reports
Day 5: Networking & Projects
- •PROFINET & PROFIBUS protocols
- •Ethernet/IP communication
- •PLC-to-PLC data exchange
- •Network troubleshooting techniques
Online: Simulation & Assessment
- •FactoryIO 3D simulation
- •Real-world automation scenarios
- •Conveyor, sorting & batch processes
- •Final capstone project & assessment
Career & Certification
- •CPD Accredited certificate
- •CV building & LinkedIn optimisation
- •Interview preparation & mock interviews
- •Direct introductions to hiring employers
Automation Opportunities in Warrington
The industrial automation sector in Warringtonis growing rapidly. Here's why PLC and SCADA skills are in high demand.
£35k – £75k
Average automation engineer salary range in the UK
Career Roles Available in Warrington
Warrington Industry Demand
The Nuclear, Chemical Processing, Engineering Consultancy sectors in Warrington are actively investing in automation. Companies like Sellafield Ltd (Risley), UKAEA, Tata Chemicals regularly recruit PLC and SCADA engineers.
Average salaries for automation engineers in the UK range from £35,000 to £65,000, with senior roles commanding £70,000+.
The UK faces a shortage of over 20,000 automation engineers, making this one of the fastest routes to employment after training.
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All courses are delivered as live online sessions in English with limited seats per batch for personalised attention. In-person attendance also available at our Milton Keynes training centre.
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Why EDWartens
Why Warrington Engineers Choose EDWartens
CPD Accredited
Internationally recognised CPD accreditation, valued by UK and European employers.
Hands-on Labs
Real Siemens S7-1200/1500 PLCs, Allen-Bradley, SCADA systems, and FactoryIO simulation.
Career Support
Dedicated placement team connecting graduates with employers like Sellafield Ltd (Risley) and UKAEA.
Flexible Delivery
Attend in-person at our Milton Keynes centre or join live online sessions from Warrington.
Getting to Our Training Centre from Warrington
Our training centre is located in Milton Keynes, easily accessible from Warringtonby train or car. Milton Keynes Central station has excellent connections to all major UK cities. Can't travel? Join our live online sessions instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
PLC Training in Warrington — FAQs
Is PLC training available in Warrington?
Yes — EDWartens offers CPD accredited PLC training accessible from Warrington. Our Milton Keynes centre is 2 hours by train from Warrington Bank Quay, or you can join live online sessions. The course covers Siemens TIA Portal, SCADA, HMI, and FactoryIO.
What PLC jobs are available in Warrington?
Warrington has exceptional demand for PLC and SCADA engineers in the nuclear sector (Sellafield, Cavendish Nuclear, Jacobs), chemical processing (Stanlow, INEOS), and engineering consultancy (Wood Group). Salaries range from £35,000 for entry-level to £55,000+ for senior safety-critical systems engineers.
Do nuclear sector PLC roles require special qualifications?
Nuclear roles typically require or prefer IEC 61508/61513 functional safety knowledge and often need security clearance (SC or DV). Our PLC training provides the essential Siemens and SCADA foundation, after which many Warrington employers will sponsor your functional safety certification and clearance application.
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